Luxury Business (Online) (Taught)

"Advance your career in luxury business with a fully online MA that brings the industry to you.

Situated at this intersection of creativity and commerce, this program offers students a uniquely integrated perspective that combines business insight, industry access, and cross-disciplinary expertise.

The MA in Luxury Business (Online) blends rigorous academic study with real-world perspectives on luxury marketing, management, and entrepreneurship in a flexible, fully online format. Designed for students and professionals who cannot—or prefer not to—relocate to New York City, the program meets students wherever they are.

Tthe program allows students to remain fully engaged in their current lives while also investing in their future career development. Students in the MA in Luxury Business (Online) receive the same specialized, in-depth course content as their in-person counterparts, without compromise in access.

Experiential components will be delivered virtually, including site visits to luxury retail stores and companies, exposure to leading luxury brands and products, project-based learning in collaboration with industry partners, and engagement with international guest speakers.

While all instructors and students are remote, the program delivers customized curricula and services including dedicated career and student support.
Highlights
Renowned speakers and thought leaders Guest speakers from renowned international art organizations provide valuable insights and global perspective. Past speakers for our MA in Art Business program have included Charles F. Stewart, Noah Horowitz, Jerry Saltz, Kate Rothko Prizel, Nanne Dekking, Thelma Golden, Dominique Levy, Alfredo Jaar, and Shirin Neshat.

The Enterprise StudioGives Mater's students hands-on entrepreneurial support, mentorship, and resources to develop real ventures in the art and luxury sectors, culminating in The Gavel pitch competition.

Build a portfolio Signature student projects include designing themed auction sales catalogues, writing condition reports, curating art exhibitions and collections, valuation problem-solving, contract negotiating preparation, articulating critical reviews, and entrepreneurial project planning.

Join a growing professional community Foster networking opportunities and career growth by connecting with an extensive network of art professionals, offering virtual access to career fairs and internships.

Extensive databases and electronic library resources In addition to important academic resources such as JSTOR and the ProQuest suite of databases, students have access to Lexis/Nexus and important professional art market resources such as Artnet and ArtPrice plus hundreds of thousands of ebooks via ProQuest eBook Central.

Immersive case studies The curriculum reflects the dynamic nature of the art market, equipping students with up-to-date knowledge on emerging technologies and market trends."

"The MA in Luxury Business (Online) program is designed for students to have the flexibility to complete the program at their own pace in three, four, or five semesters.

Students begin their classes in the fall, take a minimum of two classes per semester, and follow the sequence of classes and subject areas covered in the in-person program.

Over the course of the program, students complete 36-credit hours.

The weekly instruction for each course includes pre-recorded video lectures for students to view at their own pace, as well as an instructor-led live virtual class per week held at a scheduled time.

Students are supported throughout by extensive library resources, faculty advisors, and opportunities for peer collaboration.

This blended online approach allows working professionals and students from all backgrounds to complete their MA in Luxury Business affordably and with maximum flexibility while still engaging deeply with faculty and peers. "